Origin
Toms River, NJ
Late night in Toms River on Saturday
Local time
2:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Toms River, NJ to Stratford, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
50 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Toms River, NJ
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Stratford, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Trip Overview
The drive from Toms River, NJ to Stratford, NJ covers 50 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 70, CR 530, Dover Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.8 miles on NJ 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 50 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 18m highway drive covering 50 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 70 and CR 530. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.8 miles on NJ 70.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 29.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 70 and CR 530. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 12.1 miles in near NJ 70; CR 530.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.1 miles (NJ 70; CR 530): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.1 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
12.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
NJ 70; CR 530
Turn left onto NJ 70; CR 530
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
24.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
6
32 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
6
42 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward Evesboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Evesboro
6
49.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
CR 669 / Warwick Road
Turn right onto CR 669 / Warwick Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Toms River, NJ and Stratford, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 530: Manchester, Cherry Hill, Philadelphia and Evesboro.
Cr 530: Manchester
4.2 mi in
|
~7m
|
via CR 530
Cherry Hill
24.1 mi in
|
~36m
|
via NJ 70
Philadelphia
32 mi in
|
~47m
|
via NJ 70
Evesboro
42 mi in
|
~1h 3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 70 | 29.8 mi | 43m |
| CR 530 | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| Dover Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Evesham Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| White Horse Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| NJ 73 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Laurel Road East | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Maple Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 70
— 29.8 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River, NJ and Stratford, NJ.
1
Start on this road
78 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto NJ 166
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto NJ 166; CR 527
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Water Street
4
Turn left onto NJ 166
386 ft
·
11 sec
·
Irons Street
5
Turn left onto NJ 166
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Herflicker Boulevard
6
Turn right onto CR 530
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Main Street
7
Turn right onto CR 530
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Dover Road
8
Turn slight right onto CR 530
7.9 mi
·
12 min
·
CR 530
Toward CR 530: Manchester
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto NJ 70; CR 530
12 mi
·
16 min
·
NJ 70; CR 530
Use the left lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
444 ft
·
5 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
11
Continue on NJ 70
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
12
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
462 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
13
Continue on NJ 70
9.9 mi
·
16 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
492 ft
·
13 sec
Toward Evesboro
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn slight right onto CR 607
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Maple Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on South Maple Avenue
244 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Maple Avenue
17
Turn left onto NJ 73
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 73
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn right onto CR 544
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Evesham Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto CR 673
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
White Horse Road
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on CR 673
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Laurel Road East
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn right onto CR 669
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Warwick Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn left onto Temple Avenue
345 ft
·
13 sec
·
Temple Avenue
23
Turn right onto Drexel Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Drexel Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
Drexel Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25 mi from Toms River, NJ · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Toms River, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Stratford, NJ
The final approach into Stratford, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.29 one way
$16.58 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.08 | $18.16 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.70 | $19.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Stratford, NJ
Late night in Stratford on Saturday
Local time
2:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 18m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Toms River, NJ to Stratford, NJ covers 50 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 70, CR 530, Dover Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25 miles from Toms River, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.29 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.1 miles (NJ 70; CR 530): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.1 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Toms River, NJ and Stratford, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 530: Manchester, Cherry Hill, Philadelphia and Evesboro.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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